Counsel.
Describes SB 240, relating to the creation of the Criminal Justice
Research and Policy Institute at Portland State University.

047

Rep. Chip Shields

House District 43.
Reads testimony in support of SB 240 (EXHIBIT M) and his relationship with recidivism intervention.

094

Sen. Walker

Asks why PSU was chosen as the recipient.

099

Rep. Shields

Describes the reasoning behind the choice.

120

Sen. Walker

Talks about intervention programs in Eugene.

136

Benjamin deHaan

Director, Criminal Justice Policy Research
Institute, Portland State University (PSU).
Comments on PSU’s desire to work with other schools. Suggests that more work be done to clean
up the funding involved with this bill.

175

deHaan

Discusses possible conceptual amendment recommendations
for SB 240.

190

Sen. Prozanski

Inquires about the cost for a fully funded
Institute.

197

deHaan

Gives figures for basic core support.

207

Geoff Sugerman

Western Prison Project. Reads testimony in support of SB 240 (EXHIBIT N).

246

Terrie Quinteros

Program Director, Crime Survivors for Community
Safety. Reads testimony in support of
SB 240 (EXHIBIT O).

271

Steve Doell

President, Crime Victims United of Oregon. Warns the committee that this institute
may become an “echo chamber” of similar ideas and morals. Suggests caution while deliberating
whether to pass this bill.

352

Chair Burdick

Closes public hearing on SB 240 and opens a public
hearing on SB 255 & 256.

Chairman, Board of Parole and Past Prison
Suspension. Testifies in support of
SB 243. Comments on the reasoning
behind the necessity of the bill.

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041

Sen. Prozanski

Wonders about the prohibitions concerning public
areas and if they would include a public library.

050

Washington

Responds that there is no statute preventing such
individuals from visiting public buildings, only areas that are known for
their congregation of minors.

062

Sen. Prozanski

Raises concern over the broad language of this bill.

073

Chair Burdick

Asks about the appeal process.

080

Washington

Explains that the offender can file an
administrative review with the parole board and they can issue a
response. Goes on to talk about how
the Court of Appeals can then be used if the offender is still feeling
grievances.

088

Chair Burdick

Comments that this wording is fairly broad.

091

Washington

Expresses that the previous written incarnation of
the bill was very broad, but SB 243 has limited the language substantially.

107

Sen. Prozanski

Explains his continued concern over appeals being
brought against this bill after being passed due to its broad language. Asks counsel for research concerning
similar bills being challenged in the court system.

127

Chair Burdick

Closes public hearing on SB 243.

125

Chair Burdick

Goes over the agenda for the next few days,
including trips and visits.